Test User: Occupational Ability (TUA) – 100% Online

Who is it for?

The Test User: Occupational Ability (TUA) qualification is suited to:

• HR professionals and talent specialists using ability tests.
• Consultants and business psychologists designing assessment solutions.
• Recruiters and line managers involved in higher-stakes selection decisions.

Test Users are trained to:

• Decide when – and when not – to use ability tests.
• Administer, score and interpret ability measures.
• Provide clear feedback on test results to candidates and stakeholders.

Many learners use TUA as part of building a professional assessment offer for graduate, management and specialist roles.

Course content

The programme is mapped to the BPS Standards for Test User: Occupational Ability and covers:

• Major theories of intelligence and cognitive ability.
• How race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age and disability may interact with test performance.
• The distinction between general and specific abilities.
• Key psychometric concepts – reliability, validity and norm groups.
• Statistical principles for comparing candidates and interpreting scores.
• Job analysis and competency profiling for test selection.
• Evaluating tests – technical properties and practical suitability.
• Testing and the law, fairness and equal opportunities.
• Practical interpretation of test results in context.
• Providing clear, ethical oral and written feedback.

Learning combines short readings, worked examples, applied assignments and practice sessions to build practical confidence, not just theoretical knowledge.

Benefits

• Eligibility for the BPS Register of Qualifications in Test Use (RQTU).
• Ability to describe yourself as a BPS Registered Test User.
• For holders of both TUA and TUP, eligibility to apply for a Eurotest Certificate.
• 24/7 worldwide access – no travel or fixed attendance dates.
• Study at your own pace alongside other commitments.
• Continuous assessment with constructive tutor feedback.
• Practical sessions via webcam / online meeting tools.
• Email and telephone support from experienced practitioners.
• Provides a natural progression route to Test User: Occupational Personality (TUP).

Prefer the full pathway? Combine ATU, TUA and TUP as a single e-learning package for just £950 + VAT (available via our online shop).

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Internationally recognised.

British Psychological Society RQTU

HR Director

“Andy and all the team at KCP Ltd provide a first rate service for companies who wish to use psychometric tests within their selection or development programmes. Their expertise, training and support make them second to none. I have no hesitation in recommending Andy and the team at KCP Ltd.”

Consultancy Director

“KCP is highly recommended. They are a friendly team and respond quickly to any questions you may have. The online materials, exercises and case studies are of the highest quality: very well structured and gradually guide you through this extensive learning journey.

As a leadership development consultant, I have been very well supported, encouraged and gently motivated to reach the finishing line and complete this important professional qualification – RQTU. I really appreciated being able to work at my own pace and not feel pressured by target completion dates, which is so important when you’re working as a freelancer.

Thank you so much KCP – it’s been a delight working with you. – Kathy Bachler, Director, Future Focus Consulting Ltd

Consultant

“I am so happy I found KCP’s totally online training course for the BPS RQTU certificates in ability and personality testing. I needed to learn at a distance and Hong Kong to England is certainly that.

KCP’s staff are truly helpful and patient with all queries. The teaching material is very interesting, easy to comprehend and logically organised. I actually enjoyed doing these courses.

I can highly recommend this course to anyone with or without distance learning needs.”